Survey says...

Our air sucks and we're out of water.

If you have been personally affected by "the industry", you will want to check this out.

PLEASE CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN
Natural Gas Production and Community Impacts Survey

I have been contacted by the Damascus Citizens group of Pennsylvania that has crested a survey for citizens to fill out a survey they are collecting to document the Health and Community Impacts of Gas Production in their communities. Although this is being done by a Pennsylvania citizens group their effort is to document not only their local Impacts with testimonial surveys but through other activists groups and communities across the Nation . How can this help our cause ? Get your experiences officially recorded with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, a division of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) in the Department of Health & Human Services. Petition to get a Public Health Assessment in your area. This Survey has been created to help you and your community, and change public policy. Your information will go towards creating a national database and a national review of drilling (NGE&P) impacts. We are hopeful also that we can start to find help for impacted people.

Natural Gas Production and Community Impacts Survey 

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WHO didn't see that coming?

Concerning the Texans for Government Transparency lawsuit against the Tarrant Regional Water District, the local "news" paper has decided while it may be against the law and unconstitutional, it's okay.  Cause an election would cost money.  Let's see, an election to give the citizens a vote, would cost less than the restaurant the TRWD built for their friend.  ($900,000)  It will also cost less than the $6 million dollar lawsuit against Oklahoma.

Seems if they got some more new blood on the water board, they would spend less on frivolous things.  Sounds like the "news" paper is more worried about keeping "continuity" on the water board.  Now WHY would that be?  Wouldn't they be more concerned about THE PEOPLE having a voice?  And a governmental agency following the law?  Maybe they should be.  Maybe they'll be next...

When they extended the other water board member terms in 2012, Jim Lane voted against it, his thinking was the voters deserved to throw him out after his term if desired.   WHAT changed?  Aside from it's his turn? 

If you want to read a real article about the TRWD lawsuit, check out the Fort Worth Business Press.

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Remember

Way back in 2012 when the Tarrant Regional Water District voted to give themselves another year in office?  Even the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, who likes to look the other way when it comes to the Water Board, took note of the usually unanimous voting board being not so unanimous on this particular vote.   Well, to get away with moving their elections this time, they came up with HB3900 and sent it to Perry to extend yet another set of elections.  The first time it was to "save money", this time it's so the elections will be held in odd numbered years.  Either way, it's crap.

So, a newly created group for Texans, along with a former water board candidate and a concerned resident have filed suit. 

You can read about the lawsuit on the Fort Worth Weekly. 

If you want to attend the lawsuit hearing against the TRWD concerning the 'alleged' violations of the TOMA laws, it's Friday at 2:00.  Sounds like it will be a long day on Northside Drive tomorrow.

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Another one bites the dust

Seems Fort Worth demolished yet another home.

WHO do these people report to?

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No, he didn't show...but THEY did

It was standing room only at the Cornyn Town Hall, called by THE PEOPLE WHO elected him.  Sadly the Senator couldn't be bothered to show.  Remember that when he runs for office again.  Matter of fact, call all your representatives from the local level to Washington and ask when their free town halls are held.  After the moment of silence, tell them you are serious.

The Cardboard Cornyn did make an appearance for photo ops.  You know how those veteran politicos love their photo ops.

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Gotta Pay to see Kay

That's what we were told recently when asked about a town hall with Congresswoman Granger.  Apparently she only holds telephone town halls and most all events she attends require a fee to attend. And if you are privileged enough to attend, you are not allowed to ask questions.

We were reminded of this by the meeting invitation for Saturday.  The Senator can't seem to be bothered to attend.  But the people that elected him can.  WHAT do you think they'll do next election?

Sponsored by FreedomWorks and Grassroots Texans since Sen Cornyn has not scheduled any Town Halls...

 People's Town Hall for Senator Cornyn

 Saturday, Aug 17, 2013
 Dallas, Texas
 4:30PM-7:30PM

 Begins : Saturday, August 17 2013 at 4:30 pm
 Location: Embassy Suites - Mesquite Ballroom
 Address: 13131 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75243

Local patriots have been putting a lot of time in to organize and promote the People's Town Hall for John Cornyn.

 PLEASE NOTE: This event is 100% FREE--including dinner!

 As you may know, we the people of Texas pay Senator John Cornyn a salary of $174,000.00 per year. Over the course of a six-year term, that's over a million dollars.

 Given that we pay the man much more than most of us make, it's understandable that we would expect that Senator Cornyn would be so kind as to make himself available to us on a periodic basis, to discuss the critical issues facing our Republic and how he plans to address them.

 Apparently, Senator Cornyn disagrees.

 Despite repeated requests from constituents, Senator John Cornyn has not seen fit to host any in-person townhalls during the August Recess to hear from the people of Texas.

 Being Texans, we're not inclined to let that stand. In order to provide every opportunity, WE'RE holding a townhall for him this Saturday.

 We are inviting Senator Cornyn to join us for this conversation. While we have not received a confirmation of attendance we are hopeful he will ultimately decide to participate.

 Following the townhall, we are holding a strategy session for the Come and Take It campaign to stop the Obama Machine's Progressive takeover of Texas.

 Dinner will be provided between the townhall and strategy session.

 4:30 - 5:30 PM Central - John Cornyn Townhall Meeting
 5:30 - 6:00 PM Central - Dinner
 6:00 - 7:30 PM Central - Come and Take It Strategy

 COME ON OUT AND JOIN US!

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Famous quotes...

Okay, they may not be famous, but they made us laugh.  And we have a feeling someday they will be famous.  Just like the Fort Worth Way.

Read Durango's latest Frequently Asked Questions here.

"You reading this in the sane parts of America, I guarantee I am not making this up."

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